Florida Bar News – Internet Scammers Apply for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan in Lawyer’s Name

A Tampa attorney and recent identity theft victim has some friendly advice to fellow Bar members — take cybersecurity seriously. Internet scammers recently used the attorney’s name, address, and other personal identifying information, including business Tax ID Number, to apply for a hefty U.S. Small Business Administration loan.   “I was looking at my credit…